East Riverside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Photo by Hannah Jurgens

Popular places to visit

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Magnolia Market at the Silos

5/5(2 reviews)

With a visit to Magnolia Market at the Silos, a favourite shopping spot in Waco, you can search for that perfect souvenir. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Magnolia Market at the Silos
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Baylor University

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Baylor University during your travels in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Baylor University
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Waco Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Waco Convention Center during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Waco Convention Center
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Cameron Park Zoo

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Cameron Park Zoo during your holiday in Waco? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Cameron Park Zoo
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Dr. Pepper Museum

4/5(2 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Dr. Pepper Museum in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Dr. Pepper Museum
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Waco Mammoth National Monument

4/5(1 review)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Waco Mammoth National Monument during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Activities

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Sunset River Cruise: #1 in the US

AU$141
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sunset River Cruise: #1 in the US
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Amazing Brazos River Morning or Sunset Boat Adventure in Waco

AU$97
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Amazing Brazos River Morning or Sunset Boat Adventure in Waco
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Waco: Brazos River Boating Adventure

AU$89
Per adult
Waco: Brazos River Boating Adventure
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Top Waco Fixer Upper/City Tour: 5 Star, Award Winning, Affordable

AU$74
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top Waco Fixer Upper/City Tour: 5 Star, Award Winning, Affordable
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Horseback Riding on Scenic Texas Ranch near Waco

AU$135
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Horseback Riding on Scenic Texas Ranch near Waco
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Waco's Haunts and Legends Mobile Ghost Tour

AU$59
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Waco's Haunts and Legends Mobile Ghost Tour
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Our pick of the best East Riverside Hotel Deals

Days Inn by Wyndham Waco University Area
Days Inn by Wyndham Waco University Area
2 out of 5
3120 Interstate 35 South, Waco, TX
The price is AU$112 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$112
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Waco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (466 reviews)
"From the outside looks, our expectations were low. Once inside it was nice and smelled very clean. Our room smelled clean and fresh. We were satisfied with the room, then when we went to bed we were more pleased. The bed was one of the most comfortable we have ever slept on. We were in Waco for grandson’s ..."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Days Inn by Wyndham Waco University Area
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
3 out of 5
110 S MLK JR BLVD BLDG A, Waco, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$215 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$215
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 3-star property in Waco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (50 reviews)
"Great service, beautiful hotel, comfortable bed, fantastic bar area. All the staff were phenomenal. Cant wait to come back!"

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area, an IHG Hotel
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
110 SOUTH M.L.K. JR BLVD, BUILDING B, Waco, TX
The price is AU$191 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$191
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Waco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Magnolia Market at the Silos and Texas ...
6.6/10 (10 reviews)
"This is a very nice hotel for Waco,Tx. Megan was super nice and made check in a breeze! The fitness center is one of the best I’ve seen in a hotel. It was also nice to have a Peloton bike, yoga mat, yoga blocks and foam roller in our room for convenience. I hope people don’t get a hold of this little ..."

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area, an IHG Hotel
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35
2.5 out of 5
500 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Waco, TX
Stay at this hotel in Waco. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Magnolia Market at the Silos and McLane Stadium ...
3.4/10 (395 reviews)
Don't stay at this OYO Hotel.
"This was the worst experience I've ever had. We had booked this room about a year before we were scheduled to arrive since it was to see the solar eclipse. This was one of the few hotels that still had rooms available. When we got there, front desk told us they overbooked and we didn't have a room ..."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

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OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35
Charming One Bedroom East Riverside Cottage
Charming One Bedroom East Riverside Cottage
Waco
The price is AU$382 per night from 23 May to 24 May
AU$382
per night
23 May - 24 May
Stay at this vacation home in Waco. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Magnolia Market at the Silos and McLane Stadium ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
STELLAR
"The cottage was quaint, cozy, comfortable, & enjoyable. It was convenient in that it was a good location, especially for rest breaks between morning & evening activities. And, it was within the range for us to be picked up by the tour guide for our wine tour. That was a major advantage, especially ..."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Charming One Bedroom East Riverside Cottage
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
2.5 out of 5
911 S 10th St, Waco, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$179 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$179
per night
26 May - 27 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,146 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and accommodating. Facility clean and well kept. A very nice place to stay."

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around East Riverside

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Brazos

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting Brazos, you might make a stop by sights like Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum.

Brazos
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University

While there might not be top attractions in University, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum.

University
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North Waco

If you're spending some time in North Waco, Cameron Park Zoo and Kentucky River are top sights worth seeing.

North Waco
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Dean Highland

While Dean Highland may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cameron Park Zoo and Dr. Pepper Museum.

Dean Highland
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Austin Ave.

While there might not be top attractions in Austin Ave., you can explore the larger area and discover places like Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum.

Austin Ave.
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Brookview

While there might not be top attractions in Brookview, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum.

Brookview

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